There are 5 ways to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 37m€27–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 3m€17–26Drive 114.2 km
- Drive from Wicklow to Kilkennycar 114.2 km
1h 40m€20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 26m€27–39Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 28m€25–36
Wicklow to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny is to train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Wicklow to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Grand Hotel and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Wicklow and arriving at Kilkenny via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Wicklow and Kilkenny is 173 km. The road distance is 114.2 km.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Wicklow to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Grand Hotel station.
Wicklow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Kilkenny Stn via Beresford Place and Burgh Quay in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wicklow to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Wicklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Wicklow to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Beresford Place station.
Wicklow to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wicklow to Kilkenny is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Wicklow to Kilkenny.
There are 162+ hotels available in Kilkenny.